Achieves community-driven strategic direction through interactive planning, engaging with residents through public process to determine priorities
Maintains department-wide accreditation through the National Recreation and Park Association and Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies, ensuring a management system of best practices
Manages 55 full-time and 500 part-time employees and a nearly $20 million annual operating budget
Golf
Manages an 18-hole, award-winning golf course
Manages construction and maintenance of course
Offers tournaments, leagues, lessons and daily fee user golf opportunities
Provides food and beverage options through the Clubhouse Grill, including summer happy hours with live music on the patio and expanded seasonal menus
Designs and constructs new parks, open space, trails and recreation facilities
Performs major upgrades to existing parks and trails
Oversees natural resource planning and education
Manages horticulture and natural resources, including turf, trees, shrubs, flowers and trails
Manages athletic fields, plowing, irrigation, streetscapes and pavilions, restrooms and playgrounds
Recreation
Manages Recreation Center, Miller Activity Complex, two outdoor pools, three splash pads, a state-licensed preschool along with special event facilities
Manages indoor and outdoor programming within areas listed above, with focus on inclusion, community character, community culture, connection and healthy lifestyles
Utilizes sales and use tax revenue to support free special events, concerts, scholarships and lower membership use costs